MA Filmmaking
Course overview
The MA Filmmaking from the University of Sussex enables students to build a strong portfolio and understand the role of filmmakers in shaping how stories reach and connect with audiences. Students will study filmmaking, documentary, and screenwriting together to gain a better understanding of what it takes to create a connection with audiences through storytelling.
Throughout the course, students will learn from award-winning filmmakers and internationally recognised academics. They will attend masterclasses led by industry leaders and engage in practical training in drama and documentary.
By exploring filmmaking across cinema, television, and digital media, students will develop the creative and technical skills in the filmmaking industry. Whether they aim to direct, produce, write, or edit, students graduate with a transferable skillset and portfolio of work that demonstrates their talent.
Entry requirements
Candidates are required to submit a personal statement explaining their reasons for applying for the course and other relevant information about their academic or professional background with an academic or employer. Applicants have the option to upload their CVs to show their work experience.
Grade Requirements:
- Applicants are expected to have an Upper second-class (2.1) undergraduate honours degree or above in digital media, media studies, media practice, film studies, film production, or communications.
- Candidates may also be considered for the course if they have other professional qualifications or experience of equivalent standing.
English Proficiency:
- Applicants whose first language is not English must meet the university's minimum English language requirements, an IELTS score of 6.0 overall, with no less than 5.5 in every section.
- Applicants can submit equivalent test scores, such as TOEFL and PTE.
Scholarships
Cate Haste Scholarship in History
£3,000 tuition fee reduction.
Up to £3,000Cate Haste Scholarship in Media and Film
£3,000 tuition fee reduction.
Up to £3,000Chancellor's Masters Scholarship
£3,000 for applicants assessed as 'Home' for fees or £5,000 for applicants assessed as 'Overseas' for fees.
Jan Metzger Scholarship in Artificial Intelligence and Adaptive Systems MSc
£12,550 fee waiver
Up to £12,550John Kinghorn Scholarship in Engineering
£10,000 tuition fee reduction.
Up to £10,000MBA Impact Scholarship
£2,500 - £5,000 towards tuition fee reduction.
Up to £2,500Sanctuary Scholarship (Masters)
Shan Vaswani Borgartz Scholarship in Media
£5,000 tuition fee reduction.
Up to £5,000Stuart Hall Scholarship
£5,000 tuition fee discount.
Up to £5,000Sussex Alumni Scholarship
£3,000 tuition fee reduction.
Up to £3,000Sussex Progressive Futures Scholarships
£10,000 tuition fee reduction.
Up to £10,000The University of Sussex Business School International Masters Award
£2,000 will be awarded as a fee waiver to all overseas fee-paying students who start a full-time Masters course at the Business school.
Up to £2,000The University of Sussex Engineering and Informatics International Masters Award
£2,000 will be awarded as a fee waiver to all overseas fee-paying students who start a full-time Masters course at the School of Engineering & Informatics.
Up to £2,000
Career opportunities
Graduates of the MA Filmmaking can pursue various career paths in:
- Film Director
- Cinematographer
- Video Editor
- Screenwriter
- Audio Engineer
Cost of study
The tuition fee for international students in the MA Filmmaking from the University of Sussex is £23,500 per year.
Admission
Applicants for this programme should visit the university's portal. You can speak to our trained advisors for guidance.
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